Privacy Policy for All Odisha SC-ST Chamber of Commerce and Industries (OSCI)

Effective Date: 28/08/2024

Introduction

All Odisha SC-ST Chamber of Commerce and Industries (OSCI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information gathered through our website (www.osci.in). By accessing and using our Site, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, and we encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about any changes. Your continued use of our Site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information for donations

2. General Information

We collect general, non-identifying information about your interaction with our Site, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed on the Site
• Date and time of access

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or device by your web browser. They help us:

• Identify returning users
• Personalize content
• Track site usage patterns

Cookies do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your experience on our Site.

4. Web Beacons

While we do not use web beacons directly, we may permit third parties to use them to monitor the effectiveness of advertisements and other lawful purposes. Web beacons collect non-identifying information such as:

• IP address
• URL of the referring page
• Viewing time and date

We do not use web beacons to collect personal information.

How We Use Your Information

1. Personal Information

We use the personal information you provide to:

• Communicate with you regarding our activities and updates
• Acknowledge and process donations
• Send email updates on the utilization of donations
• Respond to inquiries and provide support

You can opt out of receiving email updates at any time by contacting us at mail@osci.in

2. General Information

We use general information to:

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Gauge public interest in our activities
• Improve our website and services

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• To protect and defend the rights or property of OSCI
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to our Site
• With your explicit consent

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by contacting mail@osci.in.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will post the revised policy on our Site with the updated effective date. Please check the Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: mail@osci.in